Homestead America Announces the 2021 Winners

The 2021 Homestead America MVPs and Presidents awards have been announced. These individuals have put Homestead values into action and exceeded their goals throughout the year. We are proud to announce the 2021 winners. 

Maggie Purdy - HOME OFFICE MVP 

Maggie has been instrumental in turning around leasing challenges at The Atlas and Harlow. She is a cheerleader and a tremendous source of support for our onsite team members. Whether it's touring prospects, planning and hosting resident events, or assisting with resident issues, Maggie will do whatever it takes to help a community succeed. Maggie, thank you for your positive energy, you're such a source of light, and we are so lucky to have you supporting our team. 

 
Del Baker - MAINTENANCE MVP 

Del continues to prove himself and go above and beyond.  Thank you, Del, for being so willing to support the team; you are a true definition of teamwork and a shining example of our core value "Support it”

Village West - THE PRESIDENTS AWARD

Historically, this award has been based on overall property performance, including NOI and occupancy. But this year, we also looked at the progress made, especially given the challenges of COVID and how specific sub-markets struggled. 

The winner this year had to overcome so many obstacles. With a student demographic, they grappled with the impact of COVID, had to adjust their leasing strategy based on OSU's calendar, continue renovations, deal with some significant plumbing issues, and a flood or two…it was not an easy year! 

In January, they were sitting at 77% occupied; flash forward to today, they are at 97 

Sierra, Jimmy, and Jake have worked hard and have come together as a team to make this comeback. Incorporating more of a student housing strategy, they have taken ownership of their social media and programming strategy, and we see that pay off in their leasing numbers and positive reviews. Congratulations!